Month: July 2020

Back to school COVID style

Tammy Chamley | Editor Monday, July 27 the Dell Rapids School Board met to discuss the plans in place to return to the classroom for the 2020-2021 school year.   “What we have spent the most time preparing for is level two, which is traditional learning with...

Quarry Days 2020 canceled

Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce Board Members met on Tuesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming town celebration of Quarry Days.  After much discussion, the Board has decided it is in the best interest for the safety of the community to...

PINZ to re-open with a bang

Tammy Chamley | Editor PINZ, the local bowling alley, closed their doors May 2, 2020 for a brief intermission through the summer to allow menu changes and remodeling to happen before the fall season approaches.  Tuesday, August 4 the lanes and dining area will be...

Edward Warren

69 Boise, Idaho November 23, 2019 Edward Raymond Warren born 9/6/1950 aged 69 passed away surrounded by his family in his home in Boise, Idaho on 11/23/19. A public memorial gathering will be held from 5-7:00 PM Monday, August 3, 2020, at the Minnehaha Funeral Chapel...

Wick ready for scaled-down Sioux Empire Fair

Sioux Empire Fair Manager Scott Wick told the Minnehaha County Commission about changes to this year’s fair to keep people safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair opens tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 1 and runs through next Saturday, Aug. 8. (Photo/Dave Baumeister)...

Mudcats and PBR in semifinals of District Tournament

softball action  Cyclones 14U Red takes 5th place out of 41 teams at the USSSA National Championship Tournament in Kansas City. Pictured from left to right is Kylee Fiddelke, Kylie Lebahn, Lexi Ingalls and Jaycee Tebay. (Photo/Lacey Tebay) Matt Larson | Big Sioux...

Dell Rapids Legion season ends at Region 2B Tourney

Logan Ellingson pitched 2 1/3 innings giving up an earned run with two strikeouts on Monday, July 27 against Castlewood/Clear Lake. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The 2020 Dell Rapids legion baseball season came to an end on Tuesday, July 28th in...

Challenge accepted

Bailee Boeve accepted the challenge of mowing 50 yards for elderly, veterans and the disabled. (Photo/submitted) Local middle school girl accepts 50-yard challenge Tammy Chamley | Editor Bailee Boeve, Dell Rapids resident and Baltic sixth grader accepted a nationwide...

Making the world a better place, one pig at a time

Happy Pig Haven has 103 pigs on their farm. Happy Pig Haven helping pigs live their best life Tammy Chamley | Editor Just outside of Baltic, South Dakota you can find a farm dedicated to being a sanctuary for potbellied pigs of all shapes and sizes.  Summer...

Tattered Runway opens up in Dell Rapids

Tattered Runway opened their doors in Dell Rapids offering another local shopping opportunity for the citizens of Dell Rapids and surrounding communities. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids has welcomed another business to the community this...